South Bayou
Fort Walton Beach
Visit South Bayou
Things to do

SeaQuest Daytime Dolphin Cruise in Destin

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico

Shark Boat Destin Dolphin Watch and Sunset Cruise

Florida: Emerald Coast Sunset & Dolphin Cruise with Guide
Top hotels in South Bayou

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"Hidden fees such as parking. Rooms where small but besides those two things everything was amazing and I would stay there again!!"
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"Un excelente lugar"
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Destin

Destin Inn and Suites
"Excellent personal experience"
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"No coffee brewing in lobby. You have a coffee maker in room, didn't like that. It would have been nice to have fresh Brewed coffee throughout the day. Did not try the restaurant and noticed not very many guests did either. I thought it was a bit over priced when you have much cheaper options within ..."
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Where to stay in South Bayou

Okaloosa Island
A noteworthy feature of Okaloosa Island is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Okaloosa Island Beach and Princess Beach.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach
While visiting Downtown Fort Walton Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Rosa Sound and Miracle Strip.

Seabreeze
If you're spending some time in Seabreeze, Santa Rosa Sound and Emerald Coast Science Center are top sights worth seeing.

Beal Parkway
While Beal Parkway might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach.

Elliot's Point
While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Rosa Sound and Choctawhatchee Bay.
















